Spring/ Summer
Parks & Recreation Department Services Guide
Play Plan Youth/teen programs............... 2-3 Adult/senior programs............. 4-5 Camps.................................... 6-7 Community Center Pool.............. 8 Community Center Gym..............9 Rental facilities...................10-11 Pavilions/playgrounds.........12-13 Sports Fields............................. 14 Special Events..........................15 Parks.................................. 16-17 Golf Course.............................. 18 Tennis..................................19 Farmers’ Market........................20 Summer fun/fitness trails..........21 About us..............................22-23
Special Events
Winter Park is known for our annual special events. Below are a few 2013 highlights: Jan 20-21 Unity Heritage Festival Shady Park at Hannibal Square
March 15-17 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Central Park
March 30 Easter Egg Hunt Central Park
City of Winter Park
INDEX
2013
Message from the department...
The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to present the 2013 Spring-Summer Services Guide. We invite our residents to enjoy our parks, programs and facilities. It is widely recognized that being active has many benefits, and we are committed to providing a wide range of opportunities. ~ Your Parks & Recreation Management Team
July 4 Olde Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Central Park
October 12-13 Winter Park Autumn Art Festival Central Park Dec 16-19 & 23 Santa Visits Winter Park Neighborhoods December 30 Russell Athletic BowlÂŽ Parade of Bands
Park Avenue & Central Park
The Community Center is open ~ come on in! The Winter Park Community Center opened in October of 2011 and has become a very popular facility for a wide range of activities. A well-rounded programming schedule offers something for everyone and a state of the art exercise room is open every day. There is a beautiful banquet space that is rented for events such as weddings and business meetings,
a full sized gymnasium and large pool that features zero depth entry and swim lanes. We invite everyone to visit the center to tour the facility. The Community Center staff and management is quite proud of this LEED certified, energy efficient facilty and they are sure you will find something you will enjoy.
General Info Manager Jason Seeley
721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-599-3275 phone 407-599-3454 fax
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8 a.m - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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School Days Out
Come join us at the Winter Park Community Center for a fun filled day when shcool is out. Grades K - 8 are welcome. Before and aftercare available for an additional $2 per day. WHEN February 18 March 22 DAILY FEES Residents $10 Non-residents $15
Karate
Ages 3 through 12 are welcome to join us at the Community Center to learn self defense! Karate has been shown to encourage listening skills, behavior and confidence. For further information on this program, please call 407-900-9579
Teen Workout
Our weight room is open to teens for supervised weight training. WHEN Tuedays 4:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Girls Scouts of America
The Winter Park Community Center has its very own Girl Scout Troup! All ages are welcome! Contact Jennifer Bradley at the next troop meeting to join. WHEN Fridays 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS NRG Dance Classes
If you are looking for a high-quality and affordable youth dance class then look no further. NRG Dance Studio offers classes for all ages in various dance disciplines. For more information, schedules and pricing, please visit nrg-dancestudios.weeble. com or our website at cityofwinterpark.org/parks.
Kid’s Night Out
Can’t find a babysitter? Drop your little ones off at the Community Center for a night of games, fun and excitement. No need to worry about dinner as we have planned a special meal for each night. Open to grades K - 5. Be sure to register by the Wednesday prior to get the early bird rate! WHEN February 8 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. March 15 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. new time! April 19 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 17 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. FEE $5 Early Bird $8 Regular
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Remember all programs require a Rec ID Card.
Midnight Basketball
Join us at the Winter Park Community Center every Saturday night from 8 p.m. until midnight for basketball! This exciting program is FREE with a recreation ID card for participants aged 14 to 25. Call us for more information on this league that has been ongoing for many years!
Teen Nights
Come out and enjoy exciting games and activities while hanging out with your friends. This program is FREE with a recreation ID card. WHEN 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. February 8 March 15 April 19 May 17 Game room, lounge & fun times!
Homework Assistance/ Tutoring
Every Monday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., this program is free with a recreation ID card. Computer Room.
2013 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE Teen Resource Center
Calling all students! Visit us Monday through Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for academic support, fitness encouragement, personal development, and media skills. Sign up is at our front desk. This is a FREE program with a recreation ID.
Girls on Fire
Calling all teen ladies! Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. as we seek professional, social and community achievement. Program is FREE with a recreation ID card. For more information, please contact 407-643-1650.
Scholarships
The City of Winter Park has program scholarshop opportunities. Scholarship program criteria is available upon request at cityofwinterpark.org/parks Scholarships may be used for select city programs only. Scholarships are limited to availability of matching funding. Additional rules may apply. For more information, please contact cdaus@ cityofwinterpark.org.
Teen Team Building
This indoor/outdoor activity and team building program for teens meets every Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free with a recreation ID card.
Recreation ID Cards REQUIRED Residents FREE Non Residents $10 per year Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
407-599-3275 CONTACT Special Programs Coordinator Stephanie Kunz skunz@ cityofwinterpark.org
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Men’s Basketball
Adult & Senior Programming
Men’s basketball league registration started January 22, 2013, and ended March 1, 2013. WHEN March 14 games begin FEES $300 per team INFO cdaus@ cityofwinterpark.org
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST POSSESS A REC ID
Capoeria
This Brazialian martial art blends Brazialian and African curltures in self-defense, dance, language and culture. WHEN Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. INFO 407-599-3275
Zumba
A fun and exciting workout that combines high energy and motivating latin music with unique dance moves. A feel-good and fun workout for all fitness levels. WHEN Mondays &Wednesdays 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. FEES $7 per class/$35 monthly
Boot Camps
Prepare to sweat! From beginners to seasoned athletes, we have a class for you. We offer a variety of classes and times from Monday through Saturday. Select a class that will meet your challenge level.
Kick Start Boot Camp
This high-intensity interval workout is guaranteed to get your body out of its comfort zone. A mix of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning drills will burn mega calories and, with on-thespot modifications, provides a safe and challenging experience. Always hard core...always fun! WHEN Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. FEES $10 per class $50 monthly/ unlimited classes
Pilates
This popular class is designed to increase core strength and muscle tone without the bulk through a low impact workout. WHEN Tuesdays 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. FEES $8 per class/$25 monthly
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Strength and Core Conditioning
This class provides a safe and challenging opportunity to work all of your major muscle groups and build core strength. WHEN Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. FEES $10 per class $50 monthly/ unlimited classes
Hatha Yoga Flow
A moderate-paced yoga class including sun salutations, yoga postures, and breathing and meditation techniques. Class format will vary every week to expose students to the many styles and benefits of Hatha Yoga. Some yoga experience is helpful but not necessary as modifications will be offered for all types of students. Class is appropriate for teens through adults. Bring a yoga mat and a firm blanket if you have them. WHEN Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FEES $8 per class/$25 monthly
Killer Boot Camp
This 90-minute “one stop shop” features indoor and outdoor challenges that crank up your metabolic demands and burn some SERIOUS calories! WHEN 2nd & 4th Saturdays FEES $10 per class/$15 monthly
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Reset 2.013
Reset 2.013 is a free seminar sponsored by the Millennium Woman Foundation and the Community Center to create a healthier personal and financial future. Participants learn how to manage their lives into the future, create a healthier lifestyle, learn the basic building blocks to creating wealth and starting managing and healing relationships. WHEN January 30, February 13 & March 20 • 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Daily 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors Room
Sit and Be Fit
2013 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE Senior Programs
The Community Center offers a daily program for our older adults from 9am to 1 p.m.. Whether you are an active adult looking to get in shape or just want to get out of the house and make friends, we have something for everyone. We offer social, educational, and health and fitness programming throughout the day. Some programs offerd are computer education, disease prevention seminars, wellness activities, and social luncheons. Participants must have a Recreation ID card. Some programs and trips may have an additonal fee.
Seniors Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches. Easy for beginners but can become competitive for experienced players. WHEN Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesdays 11 a.m. - noon FREE with a Rec ID
Tai Chi Gold
Program focuses on a healthy mind and body through low impact cario and stretching. Class is geared towards participants who are 55+. WHEN 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. FREE with Rec ID
Seniors First Program
Whatever the skill, technique, or cuisine you want to learn, iCulinary Studio, presented by Food Fun Adventures, has the perfect class for you. Each course includes all the necessary ingredients, tools and hand-on instruction from a professional chef. At the end of the lesson, all culinary masterpieces will be plated and enjoyed by the participants.
Bingo
Join us for a rousing game of bingo! WHEN Wednesdays @ 10 a.m. FREE with Rec ID card
Zumba Gold
Our seniors version of the fun Zumba workout WHEN Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. FREE with Rec ID card
Gentle Yoga
Free to all Orange County Residents 55+ Arts/crafts, trips, daily lunch program, games, and socializaiton. WHEN Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - noon
Bring your yoga mat! WHEN 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m. FREE with Rec ID card
COOKING CLASSES NOW OFFERED! The art of good food!
Low impact fitness while in a seated position taught by a certified instructor. WHEN Mondays @ 10:15 a.m. FREE with Rec ID card
Classes range from Gourmet Cooking to Couples Night Cooking. Be sure to check out the complete schedule and descriptions at iCulinaryStudio. com and register online today to get started on your culinary adverture. Classes are limited in size so Hurry! WHEN Monday, Wednesday & Friday once per month 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. ADULTS OF ALL AGES
Fun Fitness, Arts & Crafts and Games
Open fun day WHEN Fridays @ 10 a.m. FREE with Rec ID card
Recreation ID Cards Residents FREE Non Residents $10 per year Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
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School days out
CALLING ALL CAMPERS!
Come join us at the Community Center for a fun-filled day when school is off! Grades K through 8 are welcome. WHEN March 22 DAILY FEES Residents $10 Non-residents $15 Before- and after-care available for an additional $2 per day.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS
for Winter Park Residents SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 9 a.m. to noon Non-resident registration begins Saturday, April 22
SUMMER CAMP DATES
MONDAY, JUNE 10, through FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Registration fee is $25 plus a $5 deposit to hold each week not paid in full at time of registration. Deposit is non-refundable and applied toward weekly fee.
Summer Fun Camp Completed Grades K thru 4
Teen Camp Completed Grades 5 thru 7
The Community Center provides fun activities for students entering grades 1 through 5 such as cooking, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, field trips, and much more at our weekday camp. This very popular and extremely reasonably-priced program has limited space so come early to register and secure your spot!
Our teen camp offers students entering grades 6-8 a fun and exciting summer camp option. Camp features a balance of fun activities and field trips along with educational components.
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FEES Registration Resident Non-resident
$25/camper $65/week $85/week
Reduced-lunch Program Resident (free lunch) $10/week Resident (reduced lunch) $15/week
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8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
FEES Registration $25/camper Resident $40/week Non-resident $65/week Resident $20/week (approved WP scholarship)
Before- and after-care for both Summer Fun Camp and Teen Camp is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and an additional $5 per week.
Program Coordinator Stephanie Kunz
2013 CAMP SCHEDULE Spring Break Camp
Holiday Camps
Spring Break is right around the corner! The Community Center provides a week filled with fun activities and field trips for grades K through 8.
Programs will be held at the Winter Park Community Center. Contact us for dates as the year progresses as we coordinate with our schools for holiday calendars.
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHEN March 25 - March 29 FEES Residents $60/week Non-residents $80/week ASP $35/week
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Recreation Leader Tracy Reinke
Before- and after-care are available for $5 per child.
( After School Program participants)
Before- and after-care are available for a additional small fee.
YOUTH GOLF CAMPS The Winter Park Country Club now offers youth golf camps during spring & summer breaks. The Winter Park golf course is offering yourth golf camps to young golf enthusiasts aged 6 to 18 years. These weekkong camps are currently being scheduled for spring summer school breaks. The curriculum is taught on the course and includes chipping, putting, full swing, USGA rules, golf etiquette and course play.
The lessons are taught by our PGA Professional and Course Manager Justin Ingram. The camps were started in 2012 and were very popular. Limited enrollment.
Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
407-599-3275
FEES $125/one-week session $200/two-week session CONTACT 407-599-3339 jingram@cityofwinterpark.org 7
SWIM LESSONS
Let Winter Park’s qualified instructors teach you or your child how to swim! We offer group, private and semi-private lessons for all ages and abilities. Classes are available mornings, evenings and weekends to fit into your busy schedule. Group Lessons are available for ages 3 through 14. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to learn the basics of swimming or increase the skills they already have. Class size is limited in an effort to maintain an effective instructor to teacher ratio. Registration for all sessions begins April 13. WHEN Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday [2 classes/week for 3 weeks]
May 13 – June 7 June 10 – June 28 July 8 – July 26 July 29 – August 12 Saturday
[1 class/week for 6 weeks]
April 27 – June 1 June 8 – July 20
[No class week of July 4]
July 27 – August 12
GROUP LESSONS Resident $25 Non-resident $30
PRIVATE LESSONS All swimmers can benefit from private and semi-private lessons. Instructors provide more individualized instruction to assist your child in reaching their personal goals. CONTACT 407-643-1650 kgilmer@ cityofwinterpark.org
y a D g Openin 0 2 L I R AP 2013 POOL SEASON OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE April 20-May 31 Saturday & Sunday Memorial Day, May 27 June 1-Aug 18 Monday-Friday & Sunday Saturday Independence Day, July 4 Aug 19-Sept 30 Saturday & Sunday Labor Day, September 2
Noon - 6 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. Noon - 6 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m.
PASS FEES RESIDENT
Daily $ 2 10-day punch $ 15 Lap swim only $ 50 Lap swim only CRA $ 30 Seasonal Pass Adult $100 Adult CRA $ 75 Child $ 75 Child CRA $ 50 Family $150 Family CRA $105
after July 4 $ 60 $ 50 $ 50 $ 35 $ 90 $ 65
NON-RESIDENT
Daily Pass $ 4 10-day punch $ 30 Lap swim only $ 50 Seasonal Pass Adult $125 Child $100 Family $225
after July 4 $ 75 $ 60 $150
PLEASE Lap swim passes only available for use during lap swim designated times. NOTE A swim test is required for children 14 and under. 8
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Swim lessons are available on site. For further information, please call 407-643-1650.
Recreation ID Cards are required for all gymnasium use
2013 GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE
OPEN GYM
General schedule below is subject to change. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday Noon - 6 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
FEES Residents FREE Non-residents $10/year
Men’s Open Gym & Basketball Thursdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Women’s 16+ Basketball Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Midnight Basketball Saturdays 8 p.m. - noon
Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
407-599-3275
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center Featuring state-ofthe-art Nautilus strength and cardio equipment along with free weights and cable stations. The fitness area is open seven days a week and our FitPass can be purchased on an annual or monthly basis.
ANNUAL FITPASS
Resident Adult (21+) $ 80 CRA District $ 55 Youth (14-20 yrs) $ 30 Non-resident Adult (21+) $150 Youth (14-20 yrs) $ 50
MONTHLY FITPASS
Resident Adult (21+) CRA Non-resident
$ 12 $ 7 $ 24
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WINTER PARK COUNTRY CLUB Built in 1914, this charming facilility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Working fireplaces and stunning hardwood floors create a unique and elegant venue for your special event. Truly a one-of-a-kind facility, the Country Club features a beautiful main dining room and a warm lounge overlooking our 9-hole golf course. The two rooms allow set up flexibility for ceremonies, dinners and more.
The building will accommodate up to 80 guests and is fully air conditioned. FEES Friday & Saturday $900 full building only 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday Dining room or lounge $100 per hr after 5 p.m. $250 deposit For availability, contact 407-599-3341 or jpaul@ cityofwinterpark.org
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Parks & Recreation offers several quality RENTAL FACILITIES for all types of occasions.
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center The Civic Center is among the most wellknown facilities in the central Florida area. The ballroom features a grand, cathedral teak ceiling and the building is located on breathtaking lakefront property. Weddings and wedding receptions, parties, meetings, and much more can be held at the civic center. At 5800 square feet, five rooms seat 40 to 200 guests in this versitile venue. The facility is fully air-conditioned and equipped with a commercial kitchen which includes refrigeration and an ice machine. Tables and chairs are included in the rental and there is plenty of on-site parking. Beautiful lakefront grounds provide several sites for wedding ceremonies.
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FEE SCHEDULE Friday & Saturday Full bldg. $2800 11 a.m. - midnight Ballroom only $2000 11 a.m. - midnight Deposit $500 Sunday Full bldg. $2000 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Ballroom $1200 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday Ballroom $160 hourly Small Rm. $70 hourly Kitchen $70 hourly Capacities Full Bldg. 250 Guests Ballroom 140 Guests Sm. Room 40 Guests
Winter Park Farmers’ Market The
is a unique and popular rental facility. It accommodates weddings, receptions and business meetings. This former railroad depot offers a unique alternative to traditional venues and has historic charm. FEE SCHEDULE Friday & Saturday Full bldg. $1100 Monday thru Thursday $140 hourly 4 p.m. - midnight Seats 160 CONTACT Cindy Giles, chief 407-599-3450 cgiles@ cityofwinterpark.org Jorge Rivera, assistant chief jrivera@ cityofwinterpark.org Janet Paul, reservations 407-599-3341 jpaul@ cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3437 FAX
LAKE ISLAND HALL
Winter Park Community Center Winter Park Community Center
ballroom, commercial kitchen, wood dance floor and an outdoor amphitheater that overlooks picturesque Shady Park. The center can accommodate 50 to 300 people for all types of events
The
is the city’s newest rental facility. This building is a beautiful rental facility, in addition to the recreation programming that is offered. It features a
FEE SCHEDULE
Hourly rates Meeting room/sm $65 Meeting room/lg $90 Ballroom $250 Kitchen $50 Ballroom/kitchen $300
Flat rate packages Full Ballroom/ kitchen $1500 1/2 Ballroom/ kitchen $1200 4 p.m. - midnight
such as weddings and receptions, banquets, birthday parties, anniversaries, business meetings and more. Tables and chairs are included.
Outdoor Amphitheater 2 hours $125 6 hours $500
CONTACT Karen Harden, reservations 407-599-3275 or kharden@cityofwinterpark.org
Azalea Lane Recreation Center Azalea Lane Recreation Center meeting rooms are perfectly suited for events such as wedding and baby showers, dance classes, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and more. A large playground and tennis facility is located on the property. Both rental rooms include a shared kitchen.
FEES East Room $50 hourly West Room $70 hourly Deposit $100 per room Fees includes tables & chairs. For more information, contact 407-599-3275 or kharden@ cityofwinterpark.org
This newly renovated building is available for parties and meetings for up to 70 guests. It features a 30' x 70' terrace and fenced lawn which expands the event space for wedding ceremonies, birthday parties or outdoor cookouts. Lake Island is nicely decorated and features a kitchenette and terrazzo floors.
This 1200-square-foot facility is air conditioned and seating capacity will accommodate 70 guests. On-site parking is available. FEES $80 per hour Seperate deposit required. Fees include tables & chairs.
CONTACT Cindy Giles, chief 407-599-3450 cgiles@ cityofwinterpark.org Jorge Rivera, assistant chief jrivera@ cityofwinterpark.org Janet Paul, reservations 407-599-3341 jpaul@ cityofwinterpark.org FAX 407-599-3437 11
Azalea Lane Pavilion & Playground Located at 1045 Azalea Lane, this area is well appointed with a large playground and a pavilion. The pavilion has three picnic tables and is shaded. There are additional picnic tables in the area. The playground has climbing and sliding features as well as swings and is recommended for children ages 2 to 12. This pavilion is rented at a slightly lower fee of $60 per day and $40 per half day.
Fleet Peeples Park Pavilions
There are two pavilions at Fleet Peeples Park, a small and a large. Both are located WITHIN THE OFFLEASH AREA OF THE DOG PARK. Dogs will have access to the pavilions.
PICNIC PAVILIONS & PLAYGROUNDS! RULES AND FEES Pavilion rentals are $90 per day or $60 per half day. Half-day time frames are 8 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bounce houses are allowed with a permit ($25 fee) and proper insurance from bounce house vendor. Alcohol and petting zoos are prohibited.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Winter Park is very proud to have been named Playful City USA by the KaBOOM! organization for its committment to play! The city has nine playgrounds, the newest of which is located at Fleet Peeples Park. This playground also happens to be our third KaBOOM! Playground.
One of our most popular playspaces is at Phelps Park, pictured above. There are several play structures in this park as well as two picnic pavilions.
Below is a photo of our Fleet Peeples
Park Playground.
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features a very large playground called Community the Playground. It is sometimes referred to as Castle Park as the play structure has turrets that give a castle-like appearance. A pavilion is adjacent for rentals.
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A picnic area is available for rental Park in Shady as well. This area is extremely popular due to the sprayplay on site. For more information, please contact 407-599-3275.
LOCATIONS Azalea Lane
1045 Azalea Lane Winter Park, FL 32789
Cady Way Park
2535 Cady Way Winter Park, FL 32792
Orwin Manor Park
Located at 1701 Orange Ave., this features a small playground in a great neighborhood park.
Howell Branch Preserve is located
in the northern section of Winter Park. This 10-acre park features a large playground and a rental pavilion. There is also a reservable overservation deck that overlooks the Howell Creek Wetlands that can be rented. A 1/5-mile walkpath has 10 excercise stations along the way.
Fleet Peeples Park
Howell Branch Preserve
Ward
Park is a
very large complex that features a large playground and picnic pavilion. This 66-acre park has baseball fields, basketball courts and much more. This playground also has handicapped accessibility.
Cady
Way
Park
features a playground that is quite large but has no on-site pavilion. This park has softball fields and tennis courts and is located along the Cady Way Trail system.
2000 S. Lakemont Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792
Howell Branch Preserve
1205 W. Howell Branch Road Winter Park, FL 32789
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
255 S. Denning Drive WInter Park, FL 32789
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789
Shady Park
721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Ward Park
Ward Park
Mead Botanical Garden Pavilion Mead Botanical Garden is a 47 acre natural environment oasis in the city where one can encounter a wealth of wildlife and tranquility. The pavilion will accommodate up to 80 guests and features a large brick grill. There is available electricity upon request.
222 Loch Lomond Drive Winter Park, FL 32792
FOR ALL PAVILIONS & PLAYGROUNDS, PLEASE CONTACT Kesha Jones 407-599-3397
kjones@ cityofwinterpark.org
Nancy McLean 407-599-3357
nmclean@ cityofwinterpark.org
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Ward Park
250 S. Perth Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792 Four multipurpose fields suitable for soccer, flag football and the like. Some of those fields are available for lacrosse. Eight baseball fields.
Cady Way Park
2535 Cady Way Winter Park, FL 32792 Two softball fields
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
255 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789 Three multipurpose fields
CONTACT FOR ALL FIELD RENTALS: Kesha Jones 407-599-3397
kjones@ cityofwinterpark.org
SPORTS FIELDS RENTALS The City of Winter Park offers many sports fields for rental. Following are some of the rental guidelines: • The fields must be rented if they are used by organized groups. • Pets and alcohol are prohibited from all sports fields. • We do not allow golf to be practiced on our sports fields. • A field request/ reservation form is required for all field inquiries. • Insurance is required to rent a field. • Fields are rented by the hour for sports activities only.
Nancy McLean 407-599-3357 nmclean@ cityofwinterpark.org
407-599-3454 FAX
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FEE SCHEDULE All fields hourly $29/before 5 p.m. $52/after 5 p.m.
Central Park
250 S. Park Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Mead Botanical Garden
SPECIAL EVENTS Spring/Summer 2013 March 2 Fleet Peeples Park Playground Build and Fun and Fitness Event Central Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 3 St. Patty’s Day Parade Park Avenue 2 p.m. March 10 Orlando Philharmonic Central Park
March 15, 16 & 17 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Central Park
April 27 Run for the Trees Showalter Field 7:30 a.m.
March 30 Easter Egg Hunt Central Park 9:30 a.m line-up 10 a.m. hunt begins
July 4 Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Central Park 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bike parade @ 9 a.m., music, childrens’ activities, Bach Festival Chior
April 20 Earth Day in the Park Central Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parks must be rented for organized events. Rules and applications available. If you are interested in scheduling a special event or have questions, please contact Johnny Miller at 407-599-3463 or jmiller@cityofwinterpark.org.
1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789
Showalter Field
250 S. Perth Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792
Special Events Office
Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
407-599-3275
59th annual Easter Egg Hunt! This Winter Park program is one of our oldest special event traditions. This year we have our 59th consecutive Easter Egg Hunt in Central Park! MARCH 30 9:30 a.m. line up! Hurry and find those eggs! 15
Your Parks Maintenance Division Managed by..
Assistant Director Chuck Trice 407-599-3369 ctrice@ cityofwinterpark.org
Division Chief Sam Jones 407-599-3565 sjones@ cityofwinterpark.org
Landscaping Chief Bruce Kern 407-599-3216 bkern@ cityofwinterpark.org
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Parks!
The Emily Fountain in Central Park
The Parks & R e c r e a t i o n Department of the City of Winter Park is proud to maintain 13 community parks and 37 mini parks. Here are a few highlights:
our main lakefront park as it has boat access to the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Park patrons love to use this park for paddleboarding, kayaking, and other water sports.
Central Park, our
Fleet Peeples Park
“flagship” park, is located right in the heart of the city and the location of most of our large events such as the art festivals. On a daily basis, this park is just perfect for a noon-time lunch break, a walk with a friend, or just a place to sit and relax. And don’t miss the amazing rose garden!
Shady
Park
is located at the corner of New England and Pennsylvania Avenues. It features a reservable picnic area and an amazing sprayplay. It will surely cool you off on a hot summer day!
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Dinky Dock Park is
has a diverse offering of amenities. See the block on the next page about the off-leash dog area in the park. Additionally, there is a ramp for boats without combustible engines, a playground, connectivity to a 3-mile exercise path, and every fourth Saturday there is a Food Truck Fiesta!
MINI PARKS
Over 297 acres of parks properties are maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department. An additional 49 acres of properties such as medians, rights of way, city buiildings and parking lots, are also the responsibility of the Parks Maintenance Division!
Fleet Peeples Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park features
three multipurpose sports fields, a stocked fishing lake, a great playground, one halfmile walking path and an outdoor fitness experience. This 28-acre park is very popular and easily located at the corner of Denning Drive and Morse Boulevard. Be sure to visit and walk the path as you will see a number of waterbirds in the lake!
Mead Botanical Garden is a 47-acre
park that is located at 1300 S. Denning Drive. This park is primarily natural habitat and a perfect place to birdwatch. Stop by the discovery barn for a
list of bird species in the park ~ you will be amazed by the number. A beautiful stream also runs through the park. There is an outdoor wedding amphitheater and a pavilion for rental. Contact Mead Botanical Garden, Inc., for more information about the newly-constructed Grove Stage for large concerts and other entertainment. www.meadgarden.org
The Parks & Rec Department maintains 37 mini parks located thoughout the city’s nine-square miles. One of the most visible is Jay Blanchard Park, named after a former Parks & Recreation Director, on Aloma Avenue.
Another notable mini park is Golf View. It is lovely and worth a drive by! It’s on Golf View Drive, just off of Webster Avenue.
One for the DOGS! Voted one of the most popular dog parks in the nation, the Fleet Peeples Park off-leash dog area is extremely wellattended. Dogs of every shape and size with their owners visit the lakefront park daily. Don’t miss this special place ~ it is just too dog-gone fun! 17
GOLF COURSE RATES Greens Fees Residents
9 holes
weekdays weekends/holidays junior high school or college student
$ 8 $14 $ 6 $ 7
Non-residents
weekdays weekends/holidays junior high school or college student
$10 $16 $ 8 $ 9
Replays
2nd 9 holes
$ 5
Annual Play Pass Resident Single Resident Double Non-res Single Non-res Double Resident Junior Non-res Junior Resident Student Non-Res Student
$560 $840 $600 $900 $230 $250 $280 $300
Corporate Membership
Up to 16 members $8000
Ten-Round Pass $110 Club Rental
$10
Club Storage Locker Annual Monthly
$125 $ 12
Golf Lessons
half hour/individual $50 full hour/individual $80 3-hour package $210 5-hour package $300 10-hour package $500
Playing Lessons
9-holes/ per person $125 18-holes/ per person $200
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Winter Park Golf Course The Winter Park Country Club Golf Course is the second
oldest golf club in the central Florida area. The course makes its way through the downtown Winter Park area and provides a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. The club’s history includes play by the likes of Hogan, Snead, Sarazen and Hagen. With its narrow, tree-lined fairways and postage-stamp, bunker guarded greens, this course will provide a test for every shot in a golfers arsenal. Be sure to stop by and see our newly renovated pro shop. This original starter house has been upgraded to a modern pro shop and features club storage for those who play often.
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The course can be reserved for night golf or company tournaments. The Country Club building adjacent to the pro shop can easily accommodate business meetings or parties. Play is based upon first availability and it is a walking 9-hole course. Annual play passes and pull cart rental are available. We do have a few on-site golf carts for those who cannot walk the course. These too can be reserved and rented.
CONTACT PGA Golf Professional Justin Ingram 407-599-3339 winterparkgolf@ cityofwinterpark.org
LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE
Taught by our very own PGA Professional Justin Ingram!
Tennis Center Rates Singles soft court Singles hard court Child clay court Child hard court
$6 $5 $4 $3
10 Play Passes
Soft court Hard court
Winter Park Tennis Center In the heart of Winter Park, nestled amongst the azaleas and century old live oak trees, sits one of the city’s most prized jewels. A state-of-the-art tennis facility with a charm and class befitting its Winter Park home, a place where friends meet, leagues compete, and time stands still! Winter Park Tennis Center is a public facility owned by the City of Winter Park and managed and operated by High Performance
Sports Management, Inc., since February 2010. The center boasts eight soft courts and eight hard courts, night play, private and group lessons, court reservations, ball machine rental, adult, childrens and juniors clinics. It is home to 21 adult teams that compete day and night in different leagues around town. Whether you are a visiting pro, want to learn tennis, or just
Six-month Passes All courts
Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
For pricing information, please visit winterpark tenniscenter.com.
Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
Cady Way Park/Phelps Park Tennis Courts Cady Way and Phelps parks both have tennis courts for public use. There is no charge for use of these courts. Instructors must register before teaching on the courts and a fee applies. Cady Way is located at 2535 Cady Way and Phelps Park is located at 1200 N. Phelps Ave. in Winter Park. For more info, please call 407-599-3397.
PLAY PASSES
meet new friends, Winter Park Tennis Center has beautifully groomed courts and lots of friendly faces.
CONTACT 1075 Azalea Lane Winter Park, FL 32789 407-599-3445 winterpark tenniscenter@ gmail.com
$55 $45
$185 $275 $86 $246 $327 $115
Hard courts only
$84 $150 $45 $155 $230 $69
Annual Play Passes All courts
Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
$336 $490 $126 $435 $575 $173
Hard courts only
Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
$157 $276 $69 $252 $374 $103
Seniors receive $25 off adult price on all play passes. (65 & older)
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CURRENT VENDORS
(subject to change)
99 J Market Adams Nuts Annie Roo Butter Buns I Butter Buns II (candy) Chez Vincent Chunk Junky Granola Conoley Citrus Dansk Laboratories Davis Bakery Demeters Harvest Inc. Doggone Treats Emma’s Market Family Pride Produce Felder Produce Figworks Ginger Jams and Jellies Ginny’s Orchids Ginny’s Orchids Holiday Space Hart Healthy Chocolate House of Jerks (Beef Jerky by Jeff) Howard Jacobson It’s Apples Jay’s Market Place JSR Ice Juice Plus Just Plumeria Lemonade Stand Leonie Hew Liliana’s Catering Little Italy M&J Seafood Mannix Vanilla Mt Catering Mt Kettle Korn Nature Way Nature’s Prevention NJW Services Olde Hearth Bread Co Olive Affairs Our Biscotti Pam’s Confections Paradise Cheesecake Paw-Fect Peak Season Pops Personal Touch Pesto Diva Port Orange Nursery Scheidel Produce Scraggs Grove Serendipity Sweets Spiegel Enterprises Stettner Farms Sunschowders’ Emporia Sweet Potato Pie Tastebuds of Catering Teas & Empathy That A lot o Crepe James Davis The Country garden The Fitz Ritz The Fry Bar The Gun Shack Tom & Cathy’s Imbiss Towns Garden Center Tropic Décor Waterkist Farms Winter Park Dairy Winter Park Honey Wooks Beef Jerky 20Yolys Hayde Kitchen Z Coffee
Saturday Farmers’ Market The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is
held at the old train depot located at 200 W. New England Ave. It has been restored into an historical landmark that hosts the NUMBER ONE farmers’ market in central Florida. The market is open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a popular community gathering place that provides fine produce, plants, baked goods, and so much more. The market is only closed one Saturday a year, the third Saturday in March during the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. The market is free to the public and seating is available for attendees to sit and enjoy the market. and there is plenty of on site parking. Parking can be found at the adjacent Winter Park
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City Hall on Lyman Avenue and at the large parking lot at the corner of Morse Boulevard and New York Avenue. The market is so popular that there is a two year waiting list to become a new vendor. Vendor applications are available on the city’s website at cityofwinterpark.org under Online Forms & Resources located on the home page. CONTACT Assistant Director Ronald Moore 407-599-3276 rmoore@ cityofwinterpark.org
Vendor Reservations Kesha Jones 407-599-3397 kjones@ cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3454 FAX
FITNESS TRAILS
Don’t miss out on these popular Parks & Recreation opportunities!
Four of our community parks feature fitness trails.
Summertime Water Features Winter Park
offers a few amazing water features. There is a spray play in Shady Park that is very popular! It is gentle for children of all ages. Dancing waters and water vapor keep you cool on hot days. [Closed October through March.] The Community Center Pool has water cannons and a spraying bouquet of flowers that add to your pooltime experience! [Open March 28 through October 27, 2013.]
Dinky Dock Park has a swimming area that is adjacent to a great dock. There are no lifeguards on duty, but this fun sandy beach is perfect for a family picnic.
Fleet Peeples Park has a beach for your dog! Take Fido down to the park and let your dog take a dip in the lake to cool off. This lake does not have a lifeguard on duty.
Kraft Azalea Garden A hidden treasure in Winter Park, this lakefront park with fishing pier and tall grecian columns create a beautiful park experience. Don’t miss this park!
Howell Branch Preserve A 1/5-mile paved path features 10 exercise stations. The park has natural scenery to enjoy on your walk from sunrise to sunset. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park A 1/2-mile walking path on a lake and features a fitness area with resistance fitness equipment such as cardio stepper, chest and back press, and ab crunch from sunrise to sunset. Fleet Peeples Park Located along a 3-mile path that is used for biking, walking and skating. This path surrounds Lake Baldwin. Ward Park A 1/3-mile trail features fitness stations that are geared toward our senior population but can be used by all ages. Included are a bench stepper, balance station and forearm rolls.
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It Starts in Parks!
A sense of community, the love of nature, the habit of activity... City Management City Manager Randy B. Knight Assistant City Manager Michelle del Valle Parks & Recreation Administration Director John R. Holland Assistant Director Brenda Moody Assistant Director Ronald Moore Assistant Director Chuck Trice Business Operations Manager Leif Bouffard Senior Staff Assistant Nancy McLean Staff Assistant II Kesha Jones Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Blair Culpepper Vice Chair Woody Woodall Janet Atkins Fred Jones Michael Palumbo Marni Spence Joel Roberts Julio deArcos 22
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Community Parks Cady Way Park
Rental Facilities Azalea Lane Recreation Center
Central Park
1045 Azalea Lane kharden@ cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3275
2535 Cady Way
250 S. Park Avenue
Dinky Dock Park 410 Ollie Street
Fleet Peeples Park 2000 S. Lakemont Avenue
Howell Branch Preserve 1205 Howell Branch Road
Kraft Azalea Garden 1305 Alabama Drive
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park corner of Denning Drive & Morse Blvd.
Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S. Denning Drive
Phelps Park 1200 N. Phelps Ave.
Shady Park 721 W. New England Ave.
Trismen Park 236 Detmar Drive
Ward Park
Central Park Rose Garden Wedding Area 250 S. Park Ave. kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
Kraft Azalea Garden Wedding Area 1365 Alabama Drive kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
Lake Island Hall 450 Harper Street jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
Mead Garden Amphitheater Wedding Area 1300 S. Denning Drive kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
250 S. Perth Lane
Did you know...that the Parks & Recreation Department cares for all streetscapes, planters, irrigation lines, fencing, park furniture, fountains, park signage, athletic fields and athletic courts in addition to the 297.77 acres of parks?
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center
Winter Park Country Club
1050 W. Morse Blvd. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
761 Old England Ave. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
Winter Park Community Center
Winter Park Farmers’ Market
721 W. New England Ave. kharden@ cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3275
200 W. New England Ave. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
CONTACT Administrative Office 407-599-3334 Parks Maintenance 407-599-3369 Landscaping 407-559-3216 Special Events 407-599-3463 Cemeteries 407-599-3252
LEGACY We are so proud to care for
space and clubhouse were
legacy properties in our city.
built in 1914, the second oldest
Central Park was donated to
golf course in central Florida.
the city in 1906 by Charles Hosmer Morse. That very
Our parks have many memorial
same year, Loring Chase gave
plaques in them to remind
to the city Palm Cemetery.
us of
our history.
Be sure
to ask abour our Memorials We wll soon be celebrating
Brochure that is due to be
our 100th anniversary at the
published in Summer of 2013.
historic Winter Park Country Club. That beautiful green
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2012 FUN FACTS •T he Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for over 297 acres of parkland. We manage 37 mini parks and 13 community or neighborhood parks.
• More than 24000 rounds of golf played.
Going to market Be sure to visit our award-winning Saturday Farmers’ Market! A true farmers’ market with produce, fresh baked goods, plants and more.
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Corner of New York & New England avenues INFO 407-599-3397 or kjones@cityofwinterpark.org
O ur nine-hole golf course hosted over 24,000 rounds of golf in 2012. Add that to the other services offered such as food and beverage, lessons and tournaments, and the course total revenue collection was $390,401.
• The Parks & Recreation department accommodated 113 weddings & 166 wedding receptions. hese events took place both indoors and outdoors at our rental facilities such as T the Central Park Rose Garden, Civic Center, Community Center, Country Club, Mead Botanical Garden Amphitheater, and more.
• The Saturday Farmers’ Market remains the most popular in the area. Booth rentals brought in over $81,800 in 2012 and is one of the department’s most consistent revenue sources.
Parks & Recreation Services Guide Spring/Summer 2013
Parks &
Recreation
721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-599-3334 ph 407-599-3454 fax cityofwinterpark.org/parks
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